John Cena ‘truly enjoyed’ WWE WrestleMania 42 from different perspective
John Cena returned to host WWE WrestleMania 42 after retiring from in-ring competition in December 2025.
On Night Two of the PLE, Cena had a segment with The Miz, Kit Wilson and Danhausen. The Miz interrupted him addressing fans expressing gratitude for their support. Danhausen showed up with a group of little people dressed exactly like him. Following WrestleMania, Cena tweeted that he enjoyed the experience from a host’s perspective and gave Danhausen a special shoutout.
“An incredible weekend! Truly enjoyed WM thru a different perspective. What a turnout of 106,072! To ALL those who saw it live …. Thank you for the Hausen”
Danhausen made his WWE debut at Elimination Chamber and continued his comedic tactics by cursing whoever opposed him.
WrestleMania 42 culminated with five new champions emerging. Paige returned on Night One to replace Nikki Bella in the Women’s Tag Team Title match given her foot injury. Paige and Brie Bella ended up winning the titles.
Later in the night, Liv Morgan defeated Stephanie Vaquer to become a 3-time Women’s World Champion. Trick Williams’ WrestleMania debut was eventful as he won his first singles WWE title – the United States Championship. Rhea Ripley ended Jade Cargill’s reign as WWE Women’s Champion.
WrestleMania Sunday’s main event saw Randy Orton unable to capture his 15th World Championship win. However, post match he attacked Cody Rhodes and left him with an orbital injury, forcing him out of in-ring action in the near future.
On Night Two, Roman Reigns was triumphant over CM Punk to become the new World Heavyweight Champion.
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